Clinical Social Worker III in Austin, TX

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Social Worker III

Are you ready to be professionally challenged? Are you looking to be part of a dynamic team of engaged and committed professionals Then the Health and Specialty Care System (HSCS) may be just the place for you! The State Hospital System, under the HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals located throughout the state and one youth residential psychiatric center in Waco. The HSCS is a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospitals provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and evidence-based. Whether in a direct-care or support role, your contribution will make a difference in the life of a Texan. Apply now to join our team.


This position is based on an Adult Psychiatric Services (APS) units. The work of the Social Worker III (Clinical Social Worker) includes complex, senior level clinical social service functions such as frequent individual contact with patients and provision of education and psychotherapeutic sessions with individuals and groups of patients at the Austin State Hospital.
Clinical services provided include but are not limited to completing formal social assessments, liaising with patients, treatment teams, and external stakeholders, filing legal forms, coordinating necessary services, providing education and therapy sessions, coordinating and planning discharges, serving on facility and/or statewide committees, and supervision of social work interns. The Clinical Social Worker operates with significant autonomy and limited supervision allowing for expansive use of creativity and individual clinical judgment in the provision of clinical social work services to persons served at the hospital.